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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Bermondsey 1960
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1960
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FOOD CONTROL
PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS,
1937/48.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955.
183 samples were taken during the year by the Wharves Inspectors.
| Article Examined | No. of Samples | Purpose of Examination | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Spread | 1 | To ascertain composition | Ingredients not correctly stated on label | Released with warning to importers |
| Antipasto | 1 | „ „ | Satisfactory | Released |
| Apple Sauce | 1 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| Apricots, Dried | 4 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| „ „ | 1 | „ „ | Contained 2080 parts per million Sulphur Dioxide | Released with warning to importers |
| „ „ | 1 | „ „ | Contained quantity of insect fras | „ |
| Bacon & Liver Patties | 1 | For presence of preservatives | Satisfactory | Released |
| Bircher Muesli | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Butter | 16 | To ascertain condition | „ | „ |
| Butter, Pastry | 3 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Cheese | 2 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Chicken, Dehydrated | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Chocolate, Milk | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Chocolate Milk Drink | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Chocolate, Cognac | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Chocolate, Kirsch | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |